
Therapy Services
Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy
What is RO DBT?
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Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy (RO DBT), is an evidenced based therapy used for overcontrolled styles of coping, excessive self-control, and emotional inhibition.
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Treatment targets emotional expression, social signaling and connection. It teaches flexible responding and openness. We practice healthy self-doubt so we can enhance self-awareness. This leads to improved social connection and reduction of emotional loneliness.
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Treatment includes individual sessions AND weekly skills classes.
RO DBT treats:
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Chronic depression
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Chronic Anxiety
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Social anxiety
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Obsessive thoughts
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Anorexia
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Maladaptive Perfectionism
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Avoidant Personality Disorder Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder
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Paranoid Personality Disorder
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Schizoid Personality Disorder
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For more on RO DBT: https://www.radicallyopen.net/what-is-ro-dbt-and-who-is-it-for.html
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Check out how RO DBT differs from DBT: https://www.newharbinger.com/blog/professional/how-is-ro-dbt-different-from-dbt/?platform=hootsuite
What is Overcontrol?
Overcontrolled clients:
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have rigid thinking and behavior
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are detail focused
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are cautious
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are hesitant to engage in new experiences, or situations that are unpredictable
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prefer structure and order
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tend to be perfectionists
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can delay gratification to achieve a goal
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inhibit emotional expressions of either positive or negative emotions
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have low awareness of emotions and tolerate high levels of distress
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struggle to feel truly connected with others
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experience envy, social comparisons and bitterness
RO DBT Skills Class
Skills Classes Topics Include:
-Radical Openness & Flexible Responding
-Self-Enquiry and Understanding OC Coping
-Emotions & Safety Activation
-Mindfulness Training & States of Mind
Social Signaling & Interpersonal Effectiveness
Tuesdays @ 6pm CST
via Zoom

Your values are like a compass, leading you in the right direction.
What is ACT?
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is used to accept negative emotions and thoughts, let these thoughts be and return to value-focused behaviors.
ACT is helpful when trying to change thoughts or emotions has been unsuccessful.
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Acceptance
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Values (what guides your behaviors)
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Committed Action (acting within your values)
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Mindfulness (awareness of the present moment, without judgment)
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Defusion (separating the negative thought & emotion from your behavior)